The COVID-19 outbreak that began in late 2019 has caused more fatalities than the 2002-03 SARS outbreak (CNN, CNBC, WHO, The Hill). As of 19 February 2020, WHO has reported 2,009 deaths caused by the Wuhan coronavirus (COVID-19) (WHO). The outcome will be determined based on data provided by WHO and inclusive of fatalities reported before this question's launch (WHO).